US Bridges

Farmington Road over Bell Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Michigan · Livonia N/Five Mile · Structure no. 000000000012146

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,944
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmington Road over Bell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Farmington Road over Bell Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 41,944 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,184 by 2015. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFarmington Road
CrossesBell Creek
LocationLivonia N/Five Mile
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.40425, -83.3739
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,944 (1995)
Projected traffic26,184 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farmington Road over Bell Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farmington Road over Bell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Farmington Road over Bell Creek carry?

About 41,944 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Farmington Road over Bell Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Farmington Road over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.